Comparison

VESC Tool vs Motormed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VESC Tool

Configure your VESC hardware remotely via WiFi or BLE. Log ride data, update firmware, switch profiles, and monitor battery status on the go.

Highlights
  • Configure VESC hardware
  • Connect via WiFi or BLE
  • Log ride data
  • Update firmware
  • Switch ride profiles
  • View battery status
  • Edit settings
Features
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This is the mobile version of VESC Tool, which can be used to configure VESC hardware over WiFi or BLE. It can also be used to log ride data, update the firmware, switch ride profiles, view battery status, and edit settings on the go! For details, visit https://vesc-project.com

About

Motormed

Features
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Motormed connects to compatible e-bike motor controllers via Bluetooth to provide real-time telemetry, diagnostics, and ride tracking. Monitor the performance and health of your ride with detailed live data and ride history. Key Features Live Telemetry Battery voltage and current Motor and controller temperature Motor current and phase current RPM, speed, and throttle position PWM duty cycle Ride Tracking GPS-based ride recording Route mapping and playback Ride history and metrics Diagnostics Real-time system monitoring Fault detection and alerts Performance insights Sensors Accelerometer and motion data Ride dynamics and movement tracking Connectivity Motormed uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to connect directly to supported motor controllers and retrieve live data. Background Tracking Ride tracking can continue while the app is in the background to ensure complete ride recording. Requirements Motormed requires compatible e-bike hardware to function. Features may vary depending on your controller and configuration. Privacy Motormed does not sell personal data. Location data is used only for ride tracking and is not shared without consent.

Screenshots

VESC Tool4 screens
Motormed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Motormed at Free against VESC Tool's $3.99. Motormed also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). VESC Tool's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Motormed is free to download; VESC Tool costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, Motormed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VESC Tool versus Motormed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVESC ToolMotormed
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey FriesenRyan Gravener

In-app purchases

None

VESC Tool

No in-app purchases

None

Motormed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VESC Tool free?
VESC Tool costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motormed free?
Motormed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VESC Tool or Motormed have ads?
Neither VESC Tool nor Motormed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VESC Tool or Motormed?
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, and Motormed every 2 weeks. Most recently, VESC Tool was updated on October 15, 2026 and Motormed on October 12, 2026.

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